Champ Pro
Battery Charger
Waterproof Battery Charger
Champ Pro 1217
Champ Pro 2412
Champ Pro 1230
Champ Pro 2420
Version: 1.3 en
User manual
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Important information about this documentation
The technical data, information and illustrations have been put together carefully and correspond to the
production status at the time the documentation was prepared.
However, the manufacturer retains the right to improve or modify the products, specifications and
documentation without notice at any time according to technical requirements and the latest
development status.
The descriptions have been prepared in detail and with great care. Nevertheless, errors can never be
ruled out completely. No liability will be accepted for errors of damage which could originate from these
or from faulty interpretations.
The contents of this documentation may not be copied, reproduced, translated or forwarded to third
parties in any other way without the express permission of LEAB Automotive GmbH .
Caution!
Safety note, non-observance can lead to personal injury or material damage as well as
impair the device function.
Caution! Hazard through electric voltage
Safety note, non-observance can lead to injuries and death as well as damage or destroy
the device.
Note
Supplementary information on how to handle the device.
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Important note on using the device
To avoid operational errors, you should read this manual carefully before installation and before initial
use, and always follow the respective instructions. Please keep this manual near the battery charger for
future reference so that operators can use it to find out about the device's functions.
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Contents
Page
Important note on using the device ..................................................................................................... 2
1.
Scope of supply........................................................................................................................ 4
2.
Performance characteristics and operating functions ........................................................... 5
2.1 Charging procedure.................................................................................................................. 5
2.2
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3
Setting the charging characteristic ........................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 STANDARD characteristic ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 GEL/AGM characteristic ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3.3 TRACTION characteristic .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3.4 POWER SUPPLY characteristics .............................................................................................. 8
2.4
Connection .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 Battery in the vehicle ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Battery outside the vehicle......................................................................................................... 9
2.5
Power Supply function ............................................................................................................12
Starting charging ...............................................................................................................................12
2.6
Control display and fault descriptions ......................................................................................13
2.7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................14
2.8
Maintenance and Service........................................................................................................15
3.1
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................16
Technical data ........................................................................................................................16
3.2
Dimensional drawing ..............................................................................................................18
4.1
Installation ...............................................................................................................................18
Champ Pro connections..........................................................................................................19
4.2
Installation location .................................................................................................................19
4.3
Device installation ...................................................................................................................20
4.4
Conversion of the charging cable ............................................................................................21
4.5
Sensor cable*..........................................................................................................................21
4.6
Rubber housing protection ......................................................................................................21
3.
4.
Annex A ................................................................................................................................................23
Use of lead-acid batteries ....................................................................................................................23
Battery maintenance .........................................................................................................................23
Open batteries ..................................................................................................................................23
Sealed batteries ................................................................................................................................23
Battery storage .................................................................................................................................24
Annex B ................................................................................................................................................25
Extent of warranty .............................................................................................................................25
CE Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................................................26
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1.
Scope of supply
With the LEAB battery charger Champ Pro you have purchased a high-quality battery charger that you
can use both permanently installed in vehicles and in mobile workshop applications. Please check before
you use the charger whether the following items are included in the box:
Battery charger Champ Pro of the required voltage and output
(see specifications on the rating plate)
Mains connection cable 230 VAC, 2 m long, permanently attached, with Schuko plug
Battery charging cable 2x 2.5/6 mm², 1.5 m / 5 m long, permanently attached
English manual (this document)
If the scope of supply does not correspond to these items, or the battery charger or connection cable
are damaged, please contact your dealer or LEAB directly.
You can download a free copy of this manual in pdf format from www.leab.eu.
If you should require spare parts or accessories for your LEAB battery charger Champ Pro, please see
section 2.7 of this manual and send your order by email to bestellung@leab.eu.
Overview of available types:
To make presentation easier, we distinguish between two series of Champ Pro battery chargers
depending on the capacity of the power supply. The basic properties such as dimensions, weights and
electrical equipment are identical within one such group. Compare the technical data listed in Chapter 3.
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450 W
Champ Pro 1217
Champ Pro 1230
Champ Pro 2412
Champ Pro 2420
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2.
Performance characteristics and operating functions
The portable battery charger LEAB Champ Pro has been developed both for mobile use and stationary
installation in vehicles for the charging of all types of lead batteries.
Thanks to their compact design, high capacity and very good interference suppression, LEAB battery
chargers have been used for years wherever optimum mobile battery charging is essential.
Custom charging programs are available for special applications, and also provide a suitable solution for
special applications such as the charging of traction or lithium batteries.
2.1
Charging procedure
Battery charging takes place completely
automatically and controlled by microprocessor with a three-stage IU1oU2 charging
characteristic for optimum and gentle
battery treatment. The charging parameters
can be adapted to the type and capacity of
the batteries to be charged during
installation and before connection to the
battery by selected one of the 4
characteristic curves stored in the device.
Charging with constant current (I-phase, LED lights up orange)
Depending on the battery's state of charge, maximum charging current is used in order to store as much
energy as possible in the battery as quickly as possible. If an exhaustively discharged battery is
connected for charging, the battery charger starts charging at reduced current to prevent damage to the
battery. After the set main charging voltage has been reached (14.2 (28.4) to 14.4 (28.8) V depending on
the battery type), the battery charger switches to the next charging phase.
Charging with constant voltage (U1-phase, LED lights up orange)
The actual full charging of the battery takes place in this phase. The voltage is kept contact at a value of
14.4 (28.8) V (setting gel/AGM) or 14.2 (28.4) V (setting wet cell). As the battery charge increases the
current drops continually and approaches a lower limit which depends on the type and size of the
battery. As soon as the value drops below this limit or a set minimum charging time has been exceeded,
the battery charger switches to phase 3.
Balancing charging (U2-phase, LED lights up orange): only with the Traction program
Following the main charging phase, the electrolyte is stabilised, any sulphating of the plates is degraded.
Depending on the battery type set, the voltage increases to up to 15.6 (31.2) V at reduced charging
current. As soon as this phase has been completed the battery charger switches to phase 4.
Maintenance charging with reduced voltage (U3-phase, LED lights up green)
The charging voltage is reduced to 13.6 (27.2) V (setting wet cell) or 13.8 (27.6) V (setting gel/AGM) to
maintain battery charging over an unlimited time. Physical self-discharge is compensated and the
battery is kept fully charged until it is disconnected. During the maintenance phase LEAB Champ Pro
battery chargers can operate connected consumers up to the full capacity of the battery charger
without any undesired return to main charging.
The values specified are for 12 V charging setting (values for 24 V in brackets).
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2.2
Operation
The correct charging characteristic must be set on the Champ Pro battery charger before installation and
connection to the battery. There are 4 charging characteristics (one of which is a power supply function)
stored in the internal battery charger memory; these can be requested via pushbutton.
Press the Mode pushbutton repeatedly to select the device setting to match the corresponding charging
characteristic.
Fig. 1 Position of the LEDs and front display
Refer to section 2.5 of this manual for details of the LED status display and the meaning of the colour
code of the LEDs.
2.3
Setting the charging characteristic
There are 4 characteristics (Standard, GEL/AGM, Traction and Power Supply) stored in the internal
battery charger memory, they can be retrieved via the pushbutton (Mode).
You can switch through the individual characteristics in succession by pressing the Mode button. After
the Power Supply setting has been passed, all 4 LEDs flash at the same time and the battery charger is in
standby without supplying voltage. In this setting, the charging clips can be removed from or attached to
a battery, for example, without unintentionally starting a charging procedure.
The setting respectively selected is signalled by the LED next to it lighting up yellow, and this setting is
retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains and then restarted.
To set the charging characteristic, proceed as follows:
Choose the correct characteristic for your type of battery (see section 2.3.1 ff).
Connect the Champ Pro to the 230V mains power supply using the Schuko plug.
Do not connect the charging cables to the battery yet.
Press the Mode button as often as necessary until the LED next to the required
charging characteristic lights up.
Disconnect the Champ Pro from the 230V mains power supply and connect the
charging cables to the battery.
Connect the Champ Pro to the 230V mains power supply and charge your battery.
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The following characteristics are stored:
2.3.1 STANDARD characteristic
Charging characteristic for all standard wet cell batteries, including maintenance-free, valve-controlled
wet batteries such as EXIDE, Multicraft etc.
Exhaustively discharged batteries with voltage lower than 6 V (12V devices) or 12 V (24V devices) are
not charged for safety reasons. Please heed section 2.3.4 in this context.
Fig. 2 Charging characteristic for wet cell batteries
2.3.2 GEL/AGM characteristic
Charging characteristic for all maintenance-free, valve-controlled lead batteries using gel or AGM
technology such as EXIDE Gel, EXIDE Dual AGM and EXIDE AGM Power.
Exhaustively discharged batteries with voltage lower than 6 V (12V devices) or 12 V (24V devices) are
not charged for safety reasons. Please heed section 2.3.4 in this context.
Fig. 3 Charging characteristic for gel/AGM batteries
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2.3.3 TRACTION characteristic
Charging characteristic for all traction and small traction batteries, including maintenance-free and valvecontrolled lead batteries such as LEAB Traction Power and Traction Power PZS.
Exhaustively discharged batteries with voltage lower than 6 V (12V devices) or 12 V (24V devices) are
not charged for safety reasons. Please heed section 2.3.4 in this context.
Fig. 4 Charging characteristic for traction batteries
2.3.4 POWER SUPPLY characteristics
In the Power Supply setting, the LEAB Champ Pro delivers a constant voltage of 13.7 V (12 V battery
charger) or 27.4 V (24 V battery charger). The current can vary between 0 A and the maximum value,
depending on the load. In this setting, consumers can be supplied even without the battery connected in
order to avoid the on-board computer and radio in the vehicle losing their data and having to be
reprogrammed following battery replacement.
In addition, the Power Supply setting permits initial charging of exhaustively charged batteries, so that
they can then be detected by one of the automatic charging programs and further charged. Once a
certain minimum voltage has been reached, the battery charger should be switched to the suitable
charging characteristic.
Choose the concrete battery type.
Your batteries will only be charged perfectly when the correct setting has been made.
See your battery data sheet for information on battery charging, or ask your battery
supplier.
If you have any questions about the correct charge setting, please contact LEAB or
your battery manufacturer.
If batteries are charged using an unsuitable characteristic, their performance can be
impaired and the battery will not reach its capacity.
The wrong charging characteristic can damage or destroy the battery.
Exhaustively discharged batteries can suffer irreversible damage. Do not leave
without supervision during charging!
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2.4
Connection
If you want to use the LEAB Champ Pro as a mobile battery charger, please continue with section 2.4.2.
2.4.1 Battery in the vehicle
Connect the two charging cables fixed to the LEAB Champ Pro as follows:
red end of the cable to the plus terminal of the battery (marked +).
black end of the cable to the minus terminal of the battery (marked –) or an earth contact point
provided near the battery.
We recommend the use of a safety fuse in the plus cable with the following values:
Type
Fuse
Cross-section
Champ Pro
1217
25 A
2.5 mm²
Champ Pro
2412
15 A
2.5 mm²
Champ Pro
1230
40 A
6 mm²
Champ Pro
2420
25 A
6 mm²
The cross-sections of the charging cables must not be reduced. We recommend keeping the charging
cables as short as possible and not extending them.
The black 1.5 m charging cable has a temperature sensor in the cable shoe and must therefore never be
cut off.
Devices with a 5 m charging cable do not include a cable shoe with temperature sensor and can thus be
shortened as required.
The black 1.5 m charging cable has a temperature sensor in the cable shoe and must
therefore never shortened.
2.4.2 Battery outside the vehicle
Connect the two charging cables to the battery terminals as follows:
red end of the cable to the plus terminal of the battery (marked +).
blue end of the cable to the minus terminal of the battery (marked –).
Only use suitable battery terminal clamps and protective pole caps such as the ones you can find in our
range at http://shop.leab.eu.
Connection 230V mains power supply
The connection cable for the 230V mains power supply is located on the back of the Champ Pro battery
charger. The battery charger is only suitable for connection to fused, earth-protected 230V mains power
supplies.
If a permanent connection is required, the Schuko plug can be removed by a qualified electrician in
order to connect the batteries directly to a fuse-protected distributor.
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Battery voltage 12 V (one battery)
After a few seconds the Champ Pro starts in the selected program and automatically charges the
connected battery until it is fully charged. If the orange setting LED and the red Error LED are flashing
alternately despite correct voltage, please check the battery voltage. If the voltage is less than 6 V the
Champ Pro will not start charging for safety reasons, in order to avoid potential hazards caused by
exhaustively discharged batteries.
As soon as the battery is fully charged, the LED display changes from orange to green and the charging
voltage is reduced to maintenance charging. The battery can now be disconnected or remain connected
to the battery charger until it is used. The Champ Pro ensures that the battery remains fully charged in
the meantime, independently of the time involved.
Choose the correct battery type Standard (for wet cell batteries), Gel/AGM (for sealed
lead batteries using gel or AGM technology) or Traction. Your battery will only be
charged correctly in this case.
Batteries with a voltage of less than approx. 6 V will no longer be charged in the
charging setting of the Champ Pro for safety reasons: Exhaustively discharged
batteries must be pre-charged for several hours using the Power Supply setting (see
section 2.3.4).
If batteries are charged using an unsuitable characteristic, their performance can be
impaired and the battery will not reach its capacity.
The wrong charging characteristic can damage or destroy the battery.
Exhaustively discharged batteries can suffer irreversible damage. Do not leave
without supervision during charging!
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Battery voltage 24 V (two batteries in series)
After a few seconds the Champ Pro starts in the selected program and automatically charges the
connected battery until it is fully charged. If the orange setting LED and the red Error LED are flashing
alternately despite correctly set voltage, please check the voltage of the batteries. If the voltage is less
than 12 V the Champ Pro will not start charging for safety reasons, in order to avoid potential hazards
caused by exhaustively discharged batteries. Please pre-charge the batteries separately. As soon as the
battery is fully charged, the LED display changes from orange to green and the charging voltage is
reduced to maintenance charging. The battery can now be disconnected or remain connected to the
battery charger until it is used. The Champ Pro ensures that the battery remains fully charged in the
meantime.
Choose the correct battery type Standard (for wet cell batteries), Gel/AGM (for
sealed lead batteries using gel or AGM technology) or Traction. Your battery will only
be charged correctly in this case.
Depending on the state of charge and size of the battery to be charged, it can take up
to 18 hours for the batteries to be fully charged again.
Batteries which are connected up to 24 V and have been exhaustively discharged to
under 20 V must always be charged individually to avoid any further damage; use a
12 V battery charger for this.
If sealed lead batteries (gel or AGM) are charged for longer periods with excessively
high voltage they can gas and dry out, thus destroying the battery.
Open wet cell batteries consume water during charging. Water must thus be refilled
regularly.
If you are not sure how to charge your batteries, please contact your specialist
dealer.
Discharged batteries must be recharged without delay, otherwise they can be
destroyed.
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2.5
Power Supply function
Champ Pro battery chargers can also be used in the Power Supply setting without a battery connected
to supply DC consumers up to the maximum capacity of the battery charger. It must be remembered
here that the capacity required may not be higher than the initial capacity of the Champ Pro.
This allows vehicles to be supplied with voltage even when the battery has been removed, in order to
avoid the time-consuming and tedious re-programming of customer settings in the on-board computer
and radio system.
Do not place an excessive load permanently on the power supply output since this
may cause damage.
The power supply output is resistant to short-circuit and overload, but longer shortcircuit should still be avoided to prevent the charging cable and LEAB Champ Pro
becoming too hot.
The power supply program is also suitable for pre-charging exhaustively discharged
batteries which are no longer detected by a battery charger for a few hours.
Starting charging
Connect the mains plug to a 230 V/16 A Schuko socket in your building installation, thus switching the
Champ Pro battery charger on. After the mains connection has been established, either one of the 4
LEDs on the left lights up yellow, thus marking the selected charging program, or all 4 LEDs flash at the
same time (no charging program selected) while the battery charger checks whether a battery has been
connected. No voltage is supplied at this point. After approx. 2 seconds, the LEDs of the state of charge
display (on the right) begin to flash for approx. 2 seconds and the charging procedure begins.
Depending on the charging progress, one of the 3 LEDs on the right next to the stylised charging graph is
lit.
As soon as the topmost LED lights up green, the charging procedure is completed and the battery can be
disconnected from the Champ Pro.
If the LED lights up orange, charging is taking place according to the set program.
Do not insert the battery charger until the connection to the battery has been
established.
No charging takes place as long as the red LED lights up or flashes.
If no charging characteristic has been set, proceed as set out in section 2.4.
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2.6
Control display and fault descriptions
The control lamps (LED) on the front of the device indicate the different operating and fault statuses:
The different statuses are indicated by permanent or flashing light. See section 2.2 on the position of the
LED.
LED display on the battery charger
LED
Status
Description
Measure
LED row on the left: indicates the set
charging characteristic
None
LED row on the left: all 4 LEDs are
flashing, no charging characteristic
selected
Select a charging characteristic by pressing the
Mode button
Permanent light
orange
LED row on the right: Battery is being
charged, the Champ Pro is in the main
charging phase
None
Permanent light
green
Battery fully charged, Champ Pro is in
the maintenance charging phase
The battery charger can be unplugged and the
battery used
Permanent light
red
Fault, overheated
Check the battery connection, measure the battery
voltage, disconnect the device from the battery and
allow to cool
Time exceeded in the main charging
phase, charging interrupted
Battery faulty: Check battery
Battery too large for the battery charger: choose
larger battery charger
Parallel consumers too large: Switch consumers off
during charging
Permanent light
orange
Flashing
orange
Flashing
red
Table 1: LED display on the Champ Pro battery charger
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2.7
Troubleshooting
If your LEAB Champ Pro is not working as it should, please try to localise the fault using the following
procedure first. If this is not successful, please contact your specialist dealer or LEAB. Have the serial
number and date of purchase on hand as well as an accurate description of the fault so that we can help
you as quickly as possible.
LED display on the battery charger.
Battery is not being
charged
Is the LED lit
green?
yes
- Maintenance
charging - check
voltage
no
Is the LED lit
yellow?
yes
- Main charging
- Check charging
program (2.3)
- Check battery
voltage
- Battery faulty
no
yes
Is the LED lit
red?
no
Is the LED
flashing red?
ye
s
- Connect
battery (2.3);
- Check voltage
- Select power
supply function
(2.4);
- Check charging
cable
Insert the mains
plug
no
Is the mains
plug
inserted?
yes
Switch the mains
fuse on
no
Mains fuse?
ye
s
Contact LEAB
Service
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no
- Connect
battery (2.3);
- Check voltage
- Select power
supply
function (2.4);
- Check charging
cable
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Maintenance and Service
Regular tests
Check the battery charger before every use as follows:
Are the mains cable and mains plug undamaged?
Are the charging cable and connections undamaged?
Is the charging cable fixed safely to the battery charger?
Is the outside of the battery charger undamaged and not opened?
Has the battery charger been in contact with water, oil or other fluids?
When used for commercial applications, the LEAB Champ Pro battery charger is mobile electrical
operating equipment in the sense of the German accident prevention regulation BGV-A3 or is subject to
other regulations of the employers' liability association, depending on deployment and use.
This employers' liability association regulation prescribes the regular testing of electrical devices for
electrical safety (usually once a year). Please clarify with your employers' liability association whether
you are affected by this or any comparable regulation and take the measures necessary for the safety of
your employees.
Your employers' liability association or work accident insurance company will be able to provide more
information.
Check the battery charger and cable for damage before you use the device.
Do not used a damaged device or a device with damaged connection cables; have it
repaired without delay.
Have the device checked if it has been in contact with fluids.
Have the device checked regularly by a qualified electrician.
Always have any necessary repairs done exclusively by LEAB.
Spare parts, accessories
The following spare parts and accessories can be ordered from LEAB Service at bestellung@leab.eu or in
the LEAB shop at http://shop.leab.eu under specification of the article number:
Pos.
1
Description
Champ Pro battery charger, rubber housing protection
Article number
0101741021
2
3
4
5
6
Table 2 Accessories
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3.
Specifications
3.1
Technical data
Model
Champ Pro
1217
Champ Pro
1230
Champ Pro
2412
Champ Pro
2420
Article number
0101043880
0101043890
0101043881
0101043891
Battery
Type of battery
Open and sealed lead acid, lead gel, AGM batteries
Charging characteristic
Rec. battery capacity
Choice of 4 characteristic curves
55-170 Ah
90-300 Ah
40-120 Ah
65-200 Ah
Charging current, maximum
17 A
30 A
12 A
20 A
Charging current, permanent
17 A
30 A
12 A
20 A
Charging current
Ripple
<3%
Charging voltage
Main charging
14.2/14.4 V
28.4/28.8 V
16.0 V
32.0 V
Maintenance charging
13.6/13.8 V
27.2/27.6 V
Power supply voltage
13.7 V
27.4 V
Balancing charging
Supply voltage (AC)
Input voltage (nominal values)
230 V / 50 Hz / 4 A
Input voltage range
205 … 250 V
Input frequency range
40 … 60 Hz
Standby current (from the
battery)
< 2 mA
Switching frequency
100 kHz
Recommended mains fuse
protection
B16 A or C16 A
Maximum efficiency
> 88 %
Class of protection
I
Operating temperature range
-30 … +60° C
IP protection rating
IP 65
Housing dimensions
195 x 98 x 74 mm
(length x width x height)
Weight (without cable)
Connection cable
1.5 kg
Twinflex charging cable, 1.5
m
2.5 mm²
6 mm²
Twinflex charging cable, 1.5 m
2.5 mm²
6 mm²
Mains cable 1.5 m Schuko plug
Weight (charging cable)
0.1 kg
0.2 kg
Table 3a Technical data Champ Pro 250W/450W
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0.2 kg
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Model
Article number
Champ Pro 1230 o.S.
Champ Pro 2420 o.S.
0101043915
0101043968
Battery
Type of battery
Charging characteristic
Rec. battery capacity
Open and sealed lead acid, lead gel, AGM batteries
Choice of 4 characteristic curves
90-300 Ah
65-200 Ah
Charging current, maximum
30 A
20 A
Charging current, permanent
30 A
20 A
Charging current
Ripple
<3%
Charging voltage
Main charging
14.2/14.4 V
28.4/28.8 V
16.0 V
32.0 V
Maintenance charging
13.6/13.8 V
27.2/27.6 V
Power supply voltage
13.7 V
27.4 V
Balancing charging
Supply voltage (AC)
Input voltage (nominal values)
230 V / 50 Hz / 4 A
Input voltage range
205 … 250 V
Input frequency range
40 … 60 Hz
Standby current (from the
battery)
< 2 mA
Switching frequency
100 kHz
Recommended mains fuse
protection
B16 A or C16 A
Maximum efficiency
> 88 %
Class of protection
I
Operating temperature range
-30 … +60° C
IP protection rating
IP 65
Housing dimensions
(length x width x height)
195 x 98 x 74 mm
Weight (without cable)
1.5 kg
Connection cable
Charging cable 2x 6 mm²,
length 5 m
Mains cable 2 m Schuko plug
Weight (charging cable)
0.4 kg
Table 3b Technical data Champ Pro 450W without sensor
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3.2
Dimensional drawing
Fig. 5 Champ Pro dimensions
4.
Installation
The LEAB Champ Pro is excellently suitable both as a built-in battery charger and a transportable service
battery charger.
The sturdy optional rubber housing protection makes the Champ Pro ideal for use, since this prevents
damage when the device is set down on sensitive surfaces.
The charging cables can be fitted with optional battery clamps, thus permitted professional and fast
charging of all the lead batteries used in service and in the workshop.
For permanent installation, the battery chargers of the Champ Pro series can be attached easily and
safely either vertically or horizontally to a wall or panel (see section 4.2).
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4.1
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Champ Pro connections
The LEAB Champ Pro has 2 sturdy sealed M8 ring cable shoes on the two 1.5 m charging cables for
connection to the battery. There is a temperature sensor in the black negative cable connection, which
means the cable must not be shortened or lengthened.
The LEAB Champ Pro o.S. is supplied with open-ended 5 m charging cables and can be shortened to the
required length.
Do not shorten or cut off the negative charging cable on the 1.5 m charging cable,
since the temperature sensor will no longer function if you do!
4.2
Installation location
The following environment conditions must be given if you want to install the battery charger for
stationary use:
The installation location should be dry, well ventilated and low on dust.
Keep the distance to the batteries as short as possible to achieve short cable lengths.
Do not install the device directly next to or above the batteries.
The device should be protected from the effect of excessive dust and humidity.
Do not install the device directly next to or above inflammable materials.
The spot chosen for installation should not be too hot.
The LEAB Champ Pro can be attached horizontally to a level panel as well as
horizontally or vertically to a wall.
Optimum cooling is achieved with the LED side facing downwards.
Make sure there is sufficient and unobstructed cooling air flow so that the heat
produced can be dissipated safely.
Do not install the device directly next to or above inflammable materials.
Never install the battery charger in the direct vicinity of open wet cell batteries. The
acid vapours produced during charging can corrode and thus destroy components.
Do not use a charging cable with a cross-section smaller than the one delivered with
the device.
Protect your battery charger from excessive heat impact. This reduces performance
and can shorten the service life.
Heed the installation guidelines for other devices (e.g. radio-controlled devices) to
avoid mutual influence.
Never charge with the charging characteristic set incorrectly. The battery can
become damaged.
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4.3
Device installation
Install the device on a level horizontal or vertical surface. The four recesses on the housing are for
attachment. Use screws with a diameter of 5 mm.
Optimum cooling is guaranteed by vertical installation.
Dimensional drawings can be found in section 3.2.
6mm
Fig. 6 Champ Pro installation
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Conversion of the charging cable
Conversion of the charging cable is not recommended.
4.5
Sensor cable*
The LEAB Champ Pro is equipped with a temperature sensor in the cable shoe of the black negative
cable of the 1.5 m charging cable. Connect the cable shoe directly to the terminal of the battery to be
charged in order to measure the temperature of the battery and the environment.
The Champ Pro corrects the charging voltage depending on the temperature, in order to achieve
optimum efficiency and yet gentle battery charging at all times, no matter the temperature.
* not applicable for devices without sensor (Champ Pro o.S.) Devices without a sensor in the 5 m
charging cable work without temperature compensation. This allows the charging cable to be shortened
easily to match installation requirements.
4.6
Rubber housing protection
The sturdy optional housing protection made of rubber (article number 0101741021) makes the Champ
Pro ideal for use as a portable workshop battery charger, since this prevents damage when the device is
set down on sensitive surfaces.
In addition, the housing protection prevents the device slipping too easily on smooth surfaces and
protects it from damage.
Fig. 7: Rubber housing protection
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General instructions
The charging output is short-circuit-proof: no hazardous state occurs for the device
even when the charging cable is connected directly.
The charging output is protected against inverse polarity: the battery or the Champ
Pro will not be damaged if you mix up the battery connections; charging is not
possible with inverse battery connections.
Sparks can fly if the charging cable is connected to a battery with the battery charger
switched on.
Make sure there is a good electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before
connection if necessary.
Always connect the charging cables to the battery terminals first before you connect
the device to the mains in order to avoid sparking.
Always select the charging program to match the type of battery on the Champ Pro;
the wrong selection can lead to the battery not being charged correctly or becoming
damaged due to excess charge.
Check the battery charger regularly for damage and replace any faulty or worn
connection cables immediately.
Do not attempt to open the device. The device is completely sealed.
When charging refillable lead-acid batteries open the cover so that any gases
produced can escape.
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Annex A
Use of lead-acid batteries
Handling lead-acid batteries can be hazardous. These batteries produce explosive
gases.
If metal tools are used for work on batteries, it is important that the plus and minus
terminals can never be touched at the same time.
A short-circuit through a solid metal tool can lead to the battery exploding. If acid
splashes onto the skin and eyes in particular, rinse the parts affected with clear water
and seek medical advice immediately.
The installation location for batteries must be well ventilated.
Smoking and naked flames are prohibited during work on batteries.
Regular recharging and maintenance will extend the service life.
Battery maintenance
Lead batteries, including ones which are not currently in use, must be recharged and serviced regularly.
This should take place at least once a month during the warm seasons and every three months in the
cold seasons. Older and poorly maintained batteries should be checked every two weeks.
Open batteries
The fluid level in open batteries should be checked, and the acid density measured using an acid siphon.
They must be recharged if necessary.
A clean and dry battery surface will lead to a longer service life. Soiling and any acid marks should be
removed carefully. This can be done using warm water and a soda solution. Then rinse off with clear
water and dry carefully. Make sure that the ventilation caps have been fitted cleanly and correctly.
In addition, the connection terminals must be checked for a tight fit. The terminal screws should always
be tightened.
Make sure that the cell grids are covered with acid. Only distilled water may be used for topping the
battery up. Never use normal drinking water.
Do not fill up with too much water, this would reduce the acid density and thus the battery capacity
(heed manufacturer instructions).
Sealed batteries
Sealed batteries are low-maintenance. The acid is bound through gel or in a fleece (AGM) and can
therefore not evaporate. Testing is limited to measuring the battery voltage.
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To achieve a plausible result, the battery must not have been charged for several hours prior to testing.
However, simply testing the voltage is not necessarily sufficient, since sulphating can increase voltage
even if capacity is reduced. More accurate conclusions can only be drawn by using a suitable battery
tester e.g. Midtronix MDX for tests.
Summary of maintenance points:
Make sure that batteries are always fully charged (only use suitable high-quality battery
chargers such as LEAB Champ Pro). Do not part-charge batteries if possible.
Regular charging reduces the risk of irreversible, permanent sulphating.
Open wet cell batteries must be topped up regularly using distilled water.
Battery surface and terminals must be dry and clean.
The connection terminals must be covered with terminal grease.
Do not expose batteries to a hot environment.
Check the connection terminals for a tight fit at least once a year.
Replace any batteries which bulge, are cracked or leaking.
Battery storage
Store batteries in a cool but frost-free and dry environment.
Never store batteries in a discharged state. They should be charged to at least 75%.
If batteries are stored for longer periods, check their state of charge at regular intervals and
recharge if necessary.
In very cold environments continuous maintenance charging prevents the battery freezing.
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Annex B
Extent of warranty
Providing installation has been carried out professionally and the devices are used according to their
intended purpose, LEAB offers mandatory warranty over a period of 24 months after the date of
purchase.
If any defects of faulty functions should occur during this period under normal conditions of use, LEAB
will either repair the device free of charge or replace it at their own discretion. New or repaired parts of
equal value can be used for replacement.
A warranty claim cannot be recognised under the following circumstances:
The device was not used in accordance with the recommendations given in this manual.
The device was used for purposes other than general automotive, solar, industrial or maritime
applications without prior agreement with LEAB.
The device was repaired or modified without express permission from LEAB.
The device shows signs of damage caused by excess charge, penetration of humidity (water, oil,
acid), mechanical force, excess or insufficient voltage or any other non-intended use.
Pre-conditions for warranty payments
Warranty claims can be made to your specialist dealer or LEAB directly. The following documents are
required:
Invoice or delivery note
Model description or type
Serial number
Detailed description of the fault and installation, if appropriate
Procedure
If the device cannot be put back into operation perfectly according to the instructions in this manual or
if the fault persists, contact your dealer's Service department or LEAB directly.
If this is no help either, please request a processing form and processing number (RMA number) as well
as a free UPS pick-up sticker (free UPS pick-up service unfortunately only possible without Germany) by
calling +49 (0)4621 - 97860-120 or sending a mail to service@leab.eu an. You can send the defective
device to us together with these documents. We will then examine it and repair it if necessary.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
The product
LEAB Champ Pro
with the types
Champ Pro 1217, Champ Pro 1230,
Champ Pro 2412, Champ Pro 2420
complies with the requirements of the directives
2014/35/EU (Low voltage directive),
2004/104/EC (Automotive EMC directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC directive).
You can download the complete CE-declaration at www.leab.eu.
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Notes
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LEAB Automotive GmbH
Thorshammer 6
24866 Busdorf/Germany
Germany
Fon: +49 (0)4621-97860-110
Fax: +49 (0)4621-97860-260
E-mail: anfrage@leab.eu
www.leab.eu
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